BLOG: YAKIMA VALLEY'S 52 WEEKS OF WINE
Southard Winery Offers the Thrill of Discovery and More
 

It's not too often a Washington Winery comes along and completely surprises wine writer and expert Paul Gregutt. But Yakima Valley's Scott Southard did just that. 

Gregutt is quoted in his wine blog PAULGREGUTT.COM as saying,
 "Quite honestly, Southard is the winery of the year as far as I am concerned when you factor in quality, price, and the extra bounce that the thrill of discovery offers."  Read More....

                   

What's Happening in the Yakima Valley?
 
 

June 29, July 7, 2012 
 
C
afé Orsa at Terra Blanca ~ Cuisine by Twigs Bistro  

Terra Blanca
 
509.588.6082 | sealey@terrablanca.com

  

Terra Blanca wines by the glass or bottle. Bistro style food by Twigs featuring tapas, salads, paninis, and flatbreads. No Cover. It's the best place to enjoy the sunset on Friday nights!  Every Friday Night 5pm-10pm
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June 29, 2012                                                            Dining at MOJAVE in Desert Wind Winery
Friday Night Supper Club
509.786.7277


Pre-dinner reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Join us for our festive monthly supper, served at large communal tables. Limited seating available; $55 per guest includes a three course dinner with wine pairings. Advance reservations required. 

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June 29, 2012
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY w/Jose Cruz         
Gilbert Cellars Tasting Room
509.249.9049 


7:00-10:00pm "Live music, every Friday. No cover. Come kick off your weekend with us!
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June 29, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012
Mighty Tieton Wine and Art Festival  
 

Mighty Tieton Wine and Art Festival, Friday June 29 (evening) and Saturday June 30 (day). If you have not already heard of Mighty Tieton, it's an artist community located in renovated apple warehouses in the town of Tieton, just west of Yakima.

 

More info on the Mighty Tieton Design Challenge is at www.mightytieton.org/events. You may contact the organizer, Sylvia Imbrook at 509-847-3034 or Sylvia@mightytieton.org

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June 30, 2012

Vineyard Walk At Terra Blanca Vineyard

509.588.6082   sealey@terrablanca.com                   Terra Blanca

 

Take a walk around our beautiful vineyards, learn about wine making in the production facilities and taste wine among the barrels in the new caves. Tasting includes a selection of Arch Terrace wines.

$15 General / Arch Terrace Club, FREE for Club ONYX + 6 Guests, Reservations highly recommended.

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Jun 30, 2012
Pizza Saturday @ Dineen Vineyards     
2980 Gilbert Road, Zillah                       
509.829.6897  laniedineen@hotmail.com  


Enjoy the best Neopolitan wood-fired pizza in the Valley at Dineen Vineyards in Zillah. Enjoy yourself overlooking broad lawn, our vineyard, Mts. Adams and Rainier while you savor the slower pace of the Yakima Valley. Wine to accompany your pizza is available by the glass or by the bottle.
12:00 - 5:00 pm
 
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Jul 1, 2012
Terra Blanca Estate Tours
509.588.6082  sealey@terrablanca.com 

Terra Blanca Estate Tours  


See the production facilities, enjoy the oldest barrel caves in Washington, and then sit back and taste some great wine. Tasting includes a selection of Signature Series wines.

$15 General / Arch Terrace Club, FREE for Club ONYX + 6 Guests, Reservations highly recommended

Saturdays and Sundays 1pm Approx. 1 Hour

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Jul 6, 2012
Gamache Vintners, Brush and a Bottle Event
509-786-7800                                             

 

Join Gamache Vintners at the Brush and Bottle event.  Friday July 6th 5:30-8:00pm.

Includes all materials needed for painting and snacks while you paint your dream sunset in paradise! $45 per person
Wine will be available by the glass. MUST RSVP in advance. Seating limited to the first 25 
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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Congratulations to Cote Bonneville and Chandler Reach for being recognized by Wine Spectator Editors as the most exciting new wines (June 20, 2012).

Cote Bonneville, Dubrul Vineyard Yakima Valley 2007
93 points

Chandler Reach, Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, Parris Estate Reserve  2008  91 Points

Wine Spectator Insider's HOT WINES
Cote Bonneville Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley DuBrul Vineyard 2008 
94 Points
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